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Scientists present a new artificial intelligence-based catalyst screening methodology and succeeded in developing a new catalytic material based on a ternary element-based alloy (Cu-Au-Pt) that is cheaper and performs more than twice as well as pure platinum catalysts.
Oct 18th, 2023
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Researchers are presenting a new and efficient way to recycle metals from spent electric car batteries. The method allows recovery of 100 per cent of the aluminium and 98 per cent of the lithium in electric car batteries. At the same time, the loss of valuable raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and manganese is minimised.
Oct 17th, 2023
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Scientists propose a novel method to transform wastewater contaminants into valuable chemicals like 2,3-butanediol using sunlight and engineered Vibrio natriegens bacteria, achieving solar-driven production on a 5-liter scale and paving the way for sustainable chemical manufacturing.
Oct 17th, 2023
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Researchers are investigating a car fuel comprised of a liquid that is converted to hydrogen by a solid catalyst. The used liquid is then emptied from the tank and charged with hydrogen, after which it can be used again in a circular system that is free from greenhouse gas emissions.
Oct 12th, 2023
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Researchers test treating recycled concrete with CO2 to accelerate natural carbonation, finding increased strength and CO2 absorption. Life cycle analyses estimate 9-13% less net emissions by using carbonated recycled material in concrete production.
Oct 12th, 2023
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Scientists have developed protocols to assess the toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics in soil and aquatic ecosystems.
Oct 10th, 2023
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A new shows how green hydrogen from sunlight can become profitable: part of the hydrogen is used to upgrade raw biomass-derived chemicals into high-value chemicals for industry. This co-production concept is very flexible; the same plant can be used to produce different by-products as required.
Oct 5th, 2023
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Using humidity-powered technology, researchers found several new ions that facilitate low-energy carbon sequestration.
Oct 3rd, 2023
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Scientists have characterized the genome of a metal-loving bacteria with an affinity for rare earth elements. The research paves the way towards replacing the harsh chemical processing of these elements with a benign practice called biosorption.
Oct 2nd, 2023
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Engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs.
Sep 28th, 2023
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Researchers have developed a new way to make perovskites. The resulting mixed halide-perovskite film has fewer defects and improved stability.
Sep 22nd, 2023
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This innovative hybrid silicon photocatalyst utilizes solar power to produce hydrogen and high-value compounds efficiently, marking a major step forward in green hydrogen production technology.
Sep 20th, 2023
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According to researchers, so-called 'industrial symbioses' and 'green hubs' are offering answers to the challenge of meeting Europe's climate change mitigation targets.
Sep 19th, 2023
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Scientists have created a process that can upcycle most plastics into chemical ingredients useful for energy storage, using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a commercially available catalyst, all at room temperature.
Sep 15th, 2023
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In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material's design.
Sep 13th, 2023
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Scientists develop tunable gold-polystyrene tracer nanoparticles that allow nanoplastics to be tracked in freshwater ecosystems, supporting critical research on plastic pollution.
Sep 8th, 2023
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Researchers have enhanced the ability of E. coli bacteria to generate electricity. The innovative approach offers a sustainable solution for organic waste processing while outperforming previous state-of-the-art technologies, opening new horizons for versatile microbial electricity production.
Sep 8th, 2023
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Redox-flow battery eliminates costly and inefficient membrane.
Sep 6th, 2023
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